Miss Maister was a native of Erie, Pa., and grew up in Port Charlotte, Fla. She attended Port Charlotte High School and graduated from James F. Byrnes High School in Spartanburg, S.C.

Maria was a loving sister to her only sister, Erica Maister. She was the most caring daughter, loved by her mother, Vicki, and her stepfather, Mike Christopherson. Maria was a talented artist, a good listener and an amazing speaker. She always put others first. Her infectious smile will be greatly missed.

Maria is survived by her mother, Vicki; her father, Victor; her stepfather, Mike; her uncle, Nikolay Lozko; her aunts, Irina (Eugene) Popov and Natasha Oriol; her sister, Erica Maister; her maternal grandparents, Elena and Peter Lozko; her paternal grandfather, Alex Maister; and a special friend, Mack Broom.

Services: Visitation was held Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Eggers Funeral Home, and a graveside service was held Thursday, Oct. 3, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, officiated by the Rev. Peter Nestertsob. Condolences may be left online at: EggersFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are by Eggers Funeral Home, Boiling Springs, S.C.